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General Information

On this page, we list all the abilities from the Argus the Unmaker encounter
in Antorus, the Burning Throne. The idea is to give you a solid understanding of the
encounter before you read the strategy.

If you are already familiar with the encounter, then you can skip to the
strategy and tactics page or access any
other page of the guide by using the table of contents on the right.

1. Overview

Argus the Unmaker is a four phase encounter, and the final boss
in Antorus, the Burning Throne. Argus is a fast paced encounter, with a
variety of mechanics unleashed on the raid, many of which can result in
instant death if handled improperly. Throughout the encounter the raid can
expect the aid of other Titans who grant the raid unique boons and even bring
the group back from beyond death...

2. Titanic Essence

Argus the Unmaker builds Titanic Essence over time. Argus starts at
0 Titanic Essence, and has a maximum of 100. At 100 Essence he will cast
Cone of Death. The rate at which Argus builds Titanic Essence is
approximately 3.3 Essence per second.

3. Phase One: Storm and Sky

Phase One lasts until Argus reaches 70% health.

3.1. Cone of Death and Death Fog

Cone of Death is a cone attack that targets a random raid member,
and leaves behind Death Fog
where it strikes. Death Fog inflicts very heavy Shadow damage every second to
players within the cloud. Cone of Death is cast when Argus reaches 100 Titanic
Essence, which is essentially an Energy substitute.

3.2. Soulblight Orb

Soulblight Orb is summoned periodically by Argus the Unmaker.
The Orb applies Soulblight debuffs to several random players before
despawning. Soulblight deals moderate Shadow damage every 2 seconds for 8
seconds. When Soulblight expires, it leaves behind a pool of Death Fog
at the target's location.

3.3. Tortured Rage

3.4. Sweeping Scythe

Sweeping Scythe cleaves all targets in a 180 degree cone in front of
Argus the Unmaker, dealing heavy Physical damage and applying a debuff
that increases the damage of subsequent Sweeping Scythes by 150% (75% on
Normal) for 15 seconds (per stack).

3.5. Golganneth's Aid

Golganneth the Thunderer, another Titan of the Pantheon, periodically offers
the raid several buffs to increase the efficacy of their abilities. Golganneth
will mark two players at a time; one will be marked with Gift of the Sky,
while the other will be marked with Gift of the Sea. After several
seconds an orb will spawn at their current location.

3.5.1. Gift of the Sky and Strength of the Sky

Gift of the Sky will appear as an orb that lasts for 10 seconds.
Anyone that comes into contact with the orb during that time will receive the
Strength of the Sky. Strength of the Sky increases Critical Strike and
Mastery by 2000 for 30 seconds. This effect can stack, however, each player may
only receive one instance of Strength of the Sky per Gift of the Sky orb. This
effect is also mutually exclusive with the Strength of the Sea; you can
only have one buff at a time.

3.5.2. Gift of the Sea and Strength of the Sea

Gift of the Sea will appear as an orb that lasts for 10 seconds.
Anyone that comes into contact with the orb during that time will receive the
Strength of the Sea. Strength of the Sea increases Haste and Versatility
by 2000 for 30 seconds. This effect can stack, however, each player may only
receive one instance of Strength of the Sea per Gift of the Sea orb. This
effect is also mutually exclusive with the Strength of the Sky; you can
only have one buff at a time.

4. Phase Two: The Protector Redeemed

Phase Two starts when Argus the Unmaker reaches 70% health, and it
lasts until he reaches 40% health.

Golganneth will cast Golganneth's Wrath, which creates a huge storm
covering the entire platform except the center. Players caught in the storm
take heavy Nature damage. Golganneth's Wrath clears away all instances of
Death Fog.

4.1.1. Soulbomb and Soulbomb Detonation

Soulbomb deals moderate Shadow damage every 3 seconds for 15
seconds. When Soulbomb expires, a Soulbomb Detonation is triggered at
the target's location. Soulbomb Detonation deals massive Shadow damage to the
afflicted player and all other raid members. The damage is reduced the further
the affected players are from the Soulbomb Detonation.

4.1.2. Soulburst and Soulburst Detonation

Soulburst deals light Shadow damage every 3 seconds for 15
seconds. When Soulburst expires, a Soulburst Detonation is triggered at
the target's location. Soulburst Detonation deals moderate Shadow damage to the
afflicted player and all other raid members. The damage is reduced the further
the affected players are from the Soulburst Detonation.

4.2. Edge of Obliteration

Edge of Obliterations manifest around the platform, appearing as a
beam of dark energy traveling in a line. The beam does not move. Edge of
Obliteration deals moderate Physical damage every 2 seconds and knocks back
any targets it comes in contact with.

4.3. Sweeping Scythe

Sweeping Scythe is also present in Phase Two and functions in an
identical fashion to Phase One.

4.4. Aggramar's Aid and Aggramar's Boon

Aggramar the Avenger, another Titan of the Pantheon, periodically offers
the Tanks a temporary buff. Aggramar will only buff one of
the Tanks at a time, granting them Avatar of Aggramar for 60 seconds,
increasing health by 100% and movement speed by 40%. The Avatar of Aggramar
also grants nearby allies Aggramar's Boon, which redirects all damage
they take to the Tank buffed with Avatar of Aggramar.

5. Phase Three: The Arcane Masters

Phase Three commences when Argus the Unmaker reaches 40% health.
Argus is momentarily subdued by Aman'Thul and cannot be engaged. The raid must
defeat the Constellar Designates before Argus is able to resume his
attacks.

5.1.1. Cosmic Ray

5.1.2. Cosmic Beacon and Cosmic Smash

Cosmic Beacon marks a player's current location to be struck by
a Cosmic Smash after 4 seconds. Cosmic Smash deals moderate Arcane
damage instantly and additional damage every 2 seconds for 6 seconds (this
effect can stack). Cosmic Beacon is an interruptible cast.

5.1.3. Impending Inevitability

Impending Inevitability occurs when a Constellar is interrupted,
granting them immunity to further interrupts for 20 seconds.

5.1.4. Starblast

Starblast inflicts light Arcane damage to a random player. This
cast can be interrupted.

5.2. The Stellar Armory

Two Constellar Designates will be periodically equipped with
weapons. They will no longer cast spells for the duration of the effect and
instead engage the group with melee attacks.

5.2.1. Sword of the Cosmos

The Sword of the Cosmos increases the wielder's melee attack damage
by 200% and grants the ability Cosmic Power. Cosmic Power empowers
the caster and all Constellar Designates within 20 yards to increase their
damage by 20% for 180 seconds.

6. Phase Four: The Gift of Life, The Forge of Loss

This section is based entirely off speculation formed from datamined
interactions, abilities, and NPCs, as well as information found in the official
dungeon journal. The Fourth Phase was not seen on PTR and therefore remains
an educated mystery. This section will be continually updated as the
available information becomes more concrete.

6.1. End of All Things

6.2. Ember of Rage

Ember of Rage is cast periodically, causing a rain of titanic
energy to fall from the sky, manifesting as little circles on the floor.
Players hit suffer heavy Shadow damage immediately, followed by moderate
Shadow damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. Embers of Rage can stack.

6.3. Tortured Rage

Tortured Rage is also present in Phase Four and functions in an
identical fashion to Phase One.

6.4. Volatile Soul

Volatile Soul is also present in Phase Four and functions in an
identical fashion to Phase Two.

6.5. Deadly Scythe

Deadly Scythe cleaves all targets in a 180 degree cone in front of
Argus the Unmaker, dealing heavy Physical damage and applying a debuff
that increases the damage of subsequent Deadly Scythes by 150% forever
(per stack).

6.6. Reorigination Modules

Reorigination Modules are created periodically and begin an
Initialization Sequence immediately, causing their health to decay to
0 over 20 seconds. For each second Initialization Sequence is channeled, the
radius of Reorigination Pulse is increased. Reorigination Pulse is
cast when the Module reaches 0 health, and deals massive lethal Arcane damage
to players within the radius of the Pulse, and moderate Arcane damage raid
wide.

6.7. Eonar's Aid

Eonar the Lifebinder, another Titan of the Pantheon, periodically grants the
raid Gift of the Lifebinder to save players, allowing them to release
spirit after death and enter the Spirit World. Players can return to life if
they can reach the tree she creates in the Spirit World, however, this costs
some of the Gift of the Lifebinder's Energy. Once the Gift of the Lifebinder's
Energy is fully depleted, it becomes a
Withered Gift of the Lifebinder.

The Withered Gift of the Lifebinder can be healed by players. When used
by a player to resurrect, Withering Roots is applied to the Withered
Gift. Withering Roots is a permanent stacking debuff that deals ticking damage
to the Withered Gift.

6.8. Khaz'Goroth's Aid

Khaz'Goroth the Shaper, another Titan of the Pantheon, will assist the raid
when they have collected enough Motes of Titanic Power, which grant him
Titanic Essence. Khaz'Goroth requires at least 20 Titanic Essence to begin
channeling his Titanforging ability. While Khaz'Goroth is channeling
Titanforging, all players are Titanforged, obtaining increased damage,
healing, and movement speed as long as Khaz'Goroth can maintain his channel.
The effect of Titanforged is greater if Khaz'Goroth has higher amounts of
Titanic Essence.

6.9. Spirit World

6.9.1. Hungering Souls

Hungering Souls are present in the Spirit World. If they come into
contact with a player ghost, they burst and apply Soul Detonation to
them and anyone nearby. Soul Detonation knocks back ghosts and reduces their
movement speed by 50% for 8 seconds.